Risk Factors / Causes Flashcards
Atelectasis
Older
Bed rest
Surgery
Lung disease
Influenza transmission
Droplets
Peak transmission 1 day before symptoms appear
Leads to impaired mucociliary
Pollution
Cigarettes
Upper respiratory infections
Tracheal intubation
Aging
PNA
Smoke, ETOH
AIDS, no vaccine
HF, COPD, DM, flu
Immobility
NGT, OGT, ETT
Older, low HOB
Aspiration PNA
Decreased LOC
Stroke
Difficulty swallowing
NGT
Tracheostomy indications
Laryngeal CA
Prolonged ventilator dependence
Upper respiratory obstruction
Neuromuscular disease
TB
Homeless
Urban neighborhoods
Foreign born
Living or working in institutions
IV druggies
Poverty
Immunosuppression
Opiate risk assessment
Family history
Personal history
Psychological disease
Sex abuse history
COPD
Cigs
Occupation irritants
Pollution
Severe recurring respiratory infections
A1 anti trypsin deficiency
Age
Lung cancer
Cigs
Pollution, radon, asbestos, radiation
Obesity
Women, African American, Hispanic
Low income and education
Drugs (anticonvulsants, antidepressants, BP drugs, antipsychotics, steroids)
Gal waist over 35
Male waist over 40
Stress, processed foods, hypothyroidism, genetics
Hep A and E
Fecal oral
Contaminated water
Hep B and C
Blood, sperm, sex, HD, birth, tattoos, travel
Hep D
Only if you had Hep B
Non viral Hep
Toxins and drugs